IT Infrastructure Manager

PlanIT Group; Douglasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and IT operations from Douglasville, GA. The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic planning and budgeting oversight.

You will drive cloud transformation, manage budgets, and mentor teams while collaborating with executives to align technology with business goals. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years progressive IT infrastructure leadership experience.
• Proven cloud and cybersecurity program leadership.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred; relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, server, storage, and end-user computing environments.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and technology roadmap initiatives.
• Develop and manage IT infrastructure budgets, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead project scoping, planning, prioritization, and execution of infrastructure initiatives.
• Independently assess and enhance Preserve Life cybersecurity and security controls.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and support teams.
• Manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and technology investments.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Cybersecurity governance

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Windows

Linux

VMware

Job description

Douglasville, GA On-Site Flexibility/Remote:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary Seeking a strong IT Infrastructure Manager and technology leader to oversee enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, IT operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can independently assess and strengthen our technology and security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, server, storage, and end-user computing environments.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and technology roadmap initiatives.
• Develop and manage IT infrastructure budgets, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead project scoping, planning, prioritization, and execution of infrastructure initiatives.
• Independently assess and enhance Preserve Life cybersecurity and security controls.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and support teams.
• Manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and technology investments.

Required Qualifications

• 10-12 years of progressive IT Infrastructure experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, networking, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, project scoping, and financial management experience.
• Experience leading infrastructure and cybersecurity programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, IAM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and security compliance.
• Understanding of AI, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Zero Trust Architecture, DevOps, and modern cloud technologies.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Preferred certifications: AWS, Azure, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, VMware, and ITIL.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong IT leadership and strategic vision.
• Proven people management and team development capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, forecasting, and decision-making skills.